Drum rudiments are the bread and butter of drumming. They’re the basic building blocks of everything we play on the drums. So, every drummer should have a regular rudiment practice routine. And yet so many of us never take the…
As a developing drummer, it’s important to practice regularly. To build and then maintain your skills. But coming up with a drumming practice schedule can be a challenge. There are only so many hours in the day, and it can…
One of the most essential skills for any drummer is the ability to coordinate their hands and feet, or drumming independence. While some drummers are gifted with great coordination. Others have to work a little harder to achieve it. The…
Drumming as exercise is a great way to relieve stress, but did you know that it can also be a great workout? According to a recent study, drumming can help you burn up to 300 calories in just 30 minutes.…
Your bass drum technique holds utmost significance when it comes to playing the drums proficiently. But let’s be honest, that applies to every aspect of learning to play the drums. It applies to the right-hand technique, the left-hand technique, and…
Many drummers don’t think about how they’re sitting while they’re playing drums and the best drumming posture to adopt. But the truth is, your sitting posture can have a big impact on your playing. By big I mean massive. Not…
As a drummer, it is important to know how to set up your drum kit the correct way. This ensures that you are able to play and sound your best. In this post, we will go over how to set…
So, you’re interested in drums how to play the basics and beyond? Awesome! Playing drums is a ton of fun and can be a great way to relieve stress. Plus, it’s a great party trick. 😉 But before you can…
Holding the drumsticks is something of an art that every drummer must master. But like most things in drumming, drum sticks how to hold them the right way, can be developed and improved over time. So perfect grip isn’t essential…
In this article, we are going to teach you how to play a drum roll. There are four main types of drum roll that you need to know. These are the single stroke roll, double stroke roll, triple stroke roll,…
Much like the Rock Drumming Foundation (6 Drum Lessons For beginners) book, this Jazz Drumming Foundation book does essentially the same thing. It provides a complete foundation of the jazz drumming beats you will find yourself playing for many years.…
Most drumming books are approximately 60-100 pages. each containing a specific exercise type throughout. Every page is full of exercises which is great, but these types of books lead the beginner down a path into confusion. it was Neville Goddard…